Need help with external 56k modem/com port

Hi

Hopefully this qualifies as hardware related... ;-)

I`m having trouble using a external 56k modem with a hp pavillion running the crappy win me.

Problem is that the computer does not find the modem which is connected to com1. The modem works fine on several other pc`s so it`s probably something computer related, not the modem.

I`ve tried uninstalling all printer software and other apps that might be in conflict, cleaned the registry and also tried different port settings in bios with no luck.

Any suggestions on how to make this macihne recognize the modem..?

Computer: hp pavillion 8740 running win me
Modem : Ucom Nordic wm-5614arm 56k external

Thanx

I bet your bought that at El-Giganten...
It does not show up in the device manager at all then?

Do this, boot up your computer with a start diskette and type this in DOS: (since your modem is connected do com1, if not then exchange 1 for 2)
The modem should dial 12345. To stop, type Then restart.

If the modem is not responding then your com-port is not working.

Then try this:

I didn`t buy the computer, but it`s probably from Elkjop (Norwegian ElGiganten) as you guessed...

In dos, typing, echo atm113x0dt12345 > com1, the modem gives a rapid flash in two of the leds, nothing more.

The com ports are listed as they should in device manager, I`ve tried removing and reinstalling them along with configuring them to the defauls settings but nothing makes me able to recognize the modem on com1....

Thanks anyway...

well first off you need to get right drives and go into control panel and add new modem and when it says have disk use the drivers


here is the drivers


http://www.bgc.no/teknisk/drivere_ucom_5614arm.htm

i am not sure but it may have setup in there where you just have to run the setup ....

anymore questions look at signature ..

your OS is windows ME but you can use windows 98 drivers to get it working

Thanks, but still the computer refuses to recognize the modem...like it`s not connected.

puzzled

have you gone is bois and make sure your com port are open I would just try to set bios to defaults tehn see wht happens

Have tried all different port settings in bios...still the same

i knwo this is stupid but have you made sure the power is on ? the lights on front are flashing ? it is hooked up to com1 or com2 ? wehn you go into control panel and add new hardware and choose your own and pick modems and when it comes to screen what kind choose have disk and point to files you have downloaded ?

Everything is hooked up as it should, all settings tried and are now back to default, already tried installing new hardware manually with no luck...still with the drivers installed the puter can`t find the modem...the port may be fucked even though I find it hard to believe...

well you have actually stumped me ...and i am a technician but I always hated ME ..if a computer had it we down grade to 98 or we went to XP


to check if port is messed up real quick find a serial mouse ...they are cheap these days and unplug your old mouse and plug that in com port ..if it works then port is good ...